Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

4.38 from 8 votes

Homemade Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce naturally sweetened with oranges and spices. Easy, warm, filling! Wonderful as a side or gift. Gluten Free + Paleo + Vegan + Low Calorie

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Calorie

Servings: servings

Calories: 43kcal

Author: Megan Olson

Ingredients

24 ounces cranberries
1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed from an orange
2 tablespoons orange zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Liquid stevia optional, to taste

Instructions

Add orange juice (or water may be subbed) and cranberries to a large pot.
Bring to a boil ~7 minutes until cranberries begin to pop.
Reduce to a simmer then add cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and orange zest.
Simmer on high 3-5 minutes until fragrant then reduce to low for another 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and transfer to an airtight container or serve immediately.

Notes

While orange juice has sugar, this is an all natural source of sugar. Our bodies need real sugar from real foods. The brain and kidneys need real sugar to function properly. I recommend that all my clients look for natural sources to sweeten their foods which is why this recipe uses oranges to balance the tartness of the cranberries. When you look at the nutritional info, a serving of this cranberry sauce breaks down to very few carbs per serving.
Trader Joe's liquid stevia is perfect for adding sweetness to this side without adding sugar or calories.
1/4 cup equals 1 serving
My shop has more products similar to those used for this recipe and that recommend to my nutrition clients.

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